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YP06 XJN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,545 mi
Last recorded108,545 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 XJN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,545 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bonnet release lever insecure.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 103,626 miles

under tray loose

Fail 2 Jan 2021 103,626 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray loose

Pass 4 Jan 2020 101,414 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 101,410 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 98,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,924 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 91 w Firestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,882 miles

both rear tyres unevenly wearing showing signs of age cracking /Pershing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres unevenly wearing showing signs of age cracking /Pershing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,413 miles

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,820 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing starting to crack

Fail 13 Mar 2014 65,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing starting to crack

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,417 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,238 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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YP06 XJN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP06 XJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP06 XJN registered?

YP06 XJN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is YP06 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP06 XJN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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